Joe Girard
Sr. Business Developer
With over 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Joe Girard leverages his skills and experience to lead, advise, and consult with his clients. Today, he fosters the growth of the firm’s tax and audit clients by offering additional services geared toward their operational success. Joe has guided manufacturing companies of all sizes and types through all facets of operational excellence and sales growth. He has a passion for and is fiercely focused on helping manufacturers become more strategic and operationally efficient to support their growth initiatives.
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) - Past member
- Junior Achievement of Wisconsin - Past consultant
- Fox Valley Manufacturing Association - Past president and vice president
- Moraine Park Technical College fabrication and welding programs - Past advisory board member
Areas of Focus
- Business strategic planning
- Manufacturing operational and business dashboards
- Digital Manufacturing/Industry 4.0
- Lean/Sigma improvement events
- Plant layout and optimization
Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh- Master of business administration degree
- Bachelor of business administration degree in operations management
- Lean University program certificate
Recent Insights
Articles
Manufacturers can find recruitment opportunities through and beyond the COVID-19 crisis, and here’s how
Aug 16, 2021
These 3 shifts in manufacturing are driving Industry 4.0
Jul 27, 2021
Videos And Webcasts
Q&A panel: Leading change to find a new way forward
Aug 26, 2020
Supply chain strategy: Responding to COVID-19 and preparing for the future
Apr 29, 2020
